#85 Pointing downstairs walls, Setting up Masonry stove
I have some help from Finn and Tomas pointing the downstairs walls. Tomas is also helping with cleaning up the woodshed and cutting grass. At the end of the week my old friend Tim is visiting with his friend Frank.
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Music in this video: Slow Growth (Extended Version) by Max LL
0:00 Preparing the walls for pointing
2:30 Pointing walls
8:02 Mushroom lunch
10:17 Cleaning mortar joints
11:12 Cows and goats passing through
12:55 Dinner
13:31 Tomas joined
14:24 Johannes dropping by
16:00 Preparing dinner
17:29 Dinner
18:53 Cutting grass
20:37 Monologue
22:54 A walk
25:18 Tim and Frank arriving
27:24 Viewpoint in moonlight
29:14 Setting up Masonry Stove
30:27 Homemade pesto
32:35 Stove pipes
33:36 Outro monologue
Martijn...you need to get your fruit trees in. They can be growing to maturity while you are finishing the place. It takes several years to get even a first small harvest. Fall is THE BEST time to plant trees (despite what everyone thinks; spring planting means a lot of extra care all summer long). I will bet you are zone 5-6 so you could have cherry trees, apple trees, pear trees, mulberries, maybe a nectarine, plums, and grapes as well as nut trees like walnuts, hazelnuts etc. For a small initial investment and a little bit of care in spring and fall you can have a virtually endless supply of fruit and nuts (for both you and your little chickens) that will taste far better than anything you can purchase and return massive yields for almost no effort on your part. I see how much you like the raspberries...and this would be like that times 100 in term of adding something nice to your life. 🙂 🐥 🍎
I agree .That also entails fencing though, another big project ...
You sound like you're talking to a two year old ......!!! Condescending.....assuming ignorance without any evidence......!!!!
You can fence directly around the tree while it is little. Yes, correct. It would take just one stray goat to totally destroy the entire orchard. @@stuartdow7698 Its just that if he waits until later, it will be like 10 years before he is self sufficient.
Excellent and timely advice, if he wants to take it ?
But I think walnut trees need to be far from other fruit trees as their roots emit chemicals that can interfere with, stunt or kill other fruit trees.
Those poor cows and goats having to listen to that racket every day, clang, clang, clang. The pointing work looks fab and must feel great to have finally finished it. Nice job.
I agree. Must be torture for them so close to their ears and enormous bells at that. . Wouldn't a quieter bell work just as well? The dogs are there to protect , so why so many bells? Just wondering.
They probably go deaf to it. I agree, they are big bells!!
@@LancashirelassCan. The bells are for the shephards to find them a smaller bell you would not hear from any distance. I put bells on my childs shoes when she was little and we lived in the forest ..Its so you can find them
These bells are so loud and cruel :( They have them around the neck so that the owners can be found again, although there have long been GPS trackers that could also be hung around the neck and that they dont make and noise😢
It is what I think everytime I hear cowbells in Martijn’s beautifull video’s!
I love it when you sit at a table and eat your meal, either alone or with whomever is helping you.
Man it feels like yesterday when it was just the beginning. Now to the masonry stove and the chicken coop and everything. This journey has been amazing to witness! Love the work you do❤
Yeah😊👍
Saludos desde Chiapas, México. Stunning video as usual and selecting the Bach Partita for cello was so apt!
I know people need a respite occasionally, but I missed Martjin when he was gone. I love the energy and physical work this place takes. I've remodelled a few homes, and it is so satisfying to complete a project.
I would go insane hearing all those cowbells 😆
My sweet wife and I are in Liguria now and were thinking of you while enjoying the same moon rise. With the intend of avoiding the well known, posh and often crowded resorts, we came upon a small village by the sea in 2014 that we love and return to every year at the same time. We have made a number of friends here including small business owners and working people who have been so incredibly welcoming, helpful and generous. I’ve worked in the building trades most of my life and fully appreciate the challenges of your current endeavor including the planning, imagination, hard labors, focus and dedication required. Your additional work of documenting, editing and sharing the experience with others is well beyond exceptional and my respect and admiration of your chosen life and artistry is enormous. Carry on, sir. By all means, please do carry on. 😊
Always good to have Johannes visiting us!
I like the expression, 'us'! It does seem like that, doesn't it?
I would love to see Johannesburg celebrating Mass in his beautiful Chapel.
sausage fest 2.0
I take it you were the Maitre D at Sausage Fest 1.0 @@BubuH-cq6km
This episode is a preview to the future. The installation of the masonry stove inside signals the beginning of life inside the cabin. Having watched your vlog from day one, never have I ever imagined that this place can be transformed in a major way without destroying the original structure, this is quite an achievement and I can't wait to see what's next. Thanks for sharing.
90,000+ views and only 11k pressed the like button. Please press it, it will really help Martijns channel. He works so hard he really deserves our support, and all the people who travel to help him build his dream. I cannot believe how hard he works, then films it all so artistically, then edits it beautifully adding the gorgeous music....if I was 50 years younger I'd be out there helping, just to be there in person, to see this place come together. Amazing...
That's actually a really good ratio for KZhead.
All in all the improvements he has made to this "dream home" are outstanding BUT his priorities are basackwards! That environment presents a survival mode mentality and until one has been established, building picnic tables,verandas for tents and videoing day hikes are secondary to a source heat and secure shelter. Sorry no thumbs up.
It is wonderful to see the very friendly and affable Johannes again. The cabin is coming along in leaps and bounds of late. It is always the beginning that is the most difficult, but get it right and everything else will follow. I admire your tenacity, patience and adherence to doing things right so that everything afterwards is comparatively easy, or at the very least, easier. Not that it is ever simple, of course. I am glad that someone (Tomas in this instance) has cut the grass as newly sown grass needs to be cut so that it will thicken and be hardier. That in itself was a necessary job and a job well done.
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We just returned to Canada from Northern Italy. What a wonderful country!. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Another perfect Sunday morning. The rising sun painting the horizon in shades of tangerine and purple, the scent of coffee brewing, and another Martjin video in the in box!
every workplace safety inspector got a heart attack on the first part :D
LOL! I'm glad I wasn't the only one! My first instinct was, "get some fall protection" second was, "OMG is that the power box swinging in the wind?" (facepalm) :D On a serious note, Martijn it takes less time to fall four feet than your brain has time to register you are falling. Please be more careful.
My mind, “What’s going on here, oh that’s the beam, oh that’s him, what’s he doing, oh he’s drilling away the support for the plank, oh, OH!” Lol
I admire his balance! @@Odontecete
All that, and no mask when pouring out whatever that dry stuff is. Cement?
If I'm not mistaken, Martijn was formerly in the circus. Balancing on the beam while yielding a hammer drill isn't much of an issue. John in Bethel, Missouri. USA
I love it when you take a walk to lookout point. It gives me a sense of peace. Thank you.
I was thinking the same. His private temple.
Your tent Martijn, gives the feel of of being on a Roman war campaign.Everyone of your episodes is very fullfilling.Good health to you Martijn.
I hope your things to do list is slowly reducing! It blows my mind how you keep it all together while making the most beautiful videos documenting your journey. Thanks Martijn for sharing this with us ❤
to-do lists never reduce! But you know you're in a good place when the things on the list get less and less important.
Its not a burden for him anyways
Martijn,вы такой красавчик! Просто молодец,смотрела вас на одном дыхании.❤
Martijn your an amazing director! Your videos are a pleasure to watch, I look forward to them every Sunday!
Me too! 😊
Eu tb...domingo é dia de ver e curtir Martijn....
Me too
Yeap❤❤❤ this is exactly what I think every time!!!🎉🎉🎉 what a director and photographer and editor and and and.... Zennnnnnn
2 years ago I moved from the city to the country, at the same time I found your channel, you'd just taken on the cabins, what a satisfying and enjoyable 2 years it's been to watch your process and progress. A slow, considered, labour of love.
Oh what joy! Feeling down and this man and his amazing videos are just the tonic to help me feel better - thank you Martijn x
Mushroom breakfast looked so delicious. All pointing done and stove is inside the cabin. That is a milestone. Thanks to all your friends who came to lend a helping hand. Thanks for the aerial views. Spectacular as always.
Mushrooms breakfast.... all italian followers fainted
Great that you had young Finn and Tomas to help you out with different things! They really worked hard. Wonderful for you! It's so exciting to see all the progress. It will really make a big difference to be out of the tent for winter and more comfortable and warm.
You can’t plant enough fruit trees - My Italian immigrant grandfather, (here in the states), planted fruit trees all over the yard - he said, “always plant two of each kind they help each other and they get along well” - we had plenty of beautiful fruit, not to mention grapes all over the yard - and a huge fig pod - he would bend them over and cover them up with soil for the winter - i was born and raised in Washington DC. Proper, third generation, in the city - I feel confident that i speak for everyone who has commented here, YOU BRING US MUCH PEACE OF MIND AND HEART IN THIS CRAZY FUCKIN WORLD WE DEAL WITH -
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@@BubuH-cq6km you have no right to reply or make any comment - YOU POST NO NAME - YOUR A COWARD!!
Aptly spoken for myself as well. Thank you dearly for bringing us along at your home.
Fun fact, here in Southern Italy we are extremely greedy of figs (as well as of prickly pears), they grow everywhere, you can go looking for them in the countryside and eat as much as you want. In Northern Italy it is rare and not so appreciated, perhaps because it is sold for up to 10 euros per 1 kilogram...😁
@@MilesNauticus - I don’t know that i have ever eaten a “prickly pear” Miles - we had winter pears - I have never been to Italy Miles - my grandmother was from Milan and my grandfather was from Naples - I am a visual Artist, paint & draw, etc. I would love to see the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s Art -
Winter is coming and Martijn has pointed all his walls. Well done. I love the rush hour of the cows passing through. Such cacophony!
I am going crazy with all the cow bells. I think about the cows having to endure the sound with every step.
cacowphony
@@tomglase5333😹
Thank you for showing the goats and cows. I should have thought about it, but I didn't think that the farmers were using dogs to herd them. That was nice to learn and also the dogs were different breeds too. They all seemed to know their job!
Yes, working dogs are a wonder.
I think a lot of people have dogs there. One of the chickens got attacked by a dog a while ago. Don't remember if it was a working dog.
The volume of all those bells ringing is incredible
@@judeprestidge8465 so loud and noisy, poor cows and goats, they have to hear it every day😢
All my life I've heard the expression, until the cows come home. This gives new meaning to that. 😂
Another superb instalment of the life and times of a man named Martijn who is building a life away from the constraints of the conventional with deftness and finesse that seems quite out of the ordinary in the Italian Alps, and yet not out of character for this humble determined and diligent Dutchman. A sincere THANKYOU again Martijn and to your friends who serve with such willingness & good humour. From Australia 🇦🇺🤗🙏💞👌👍✌️👏
Beautifully stated! ❤
Italian, Dutch. Mountains are mountains.Italians with their small families need transfusion of life from others.
Sunday just got better in South Africa 🇿🇦
A race against time... What a fab transformation by a super-patient visionary, well done!
Thank you Martijn for the journey you have taken us on. The hard work, the skill, and the absolute beauty of your project has been a joy to watch.
Johannes is alive! When you make your first fire in that stove I will be celebrating with you. I must admit at this point, I’m a bit jealous! So beautiful!
You are such a patient determined man to undertake such long jobs like all this pointing. I do hope you get in before the snow flies…
I find the pointing boring to watch I’m unashamed to say. Imagine what it must be like to do it>. Points to Martijn; he’s deep in the process and goes with it’s flow. A lesson in being wholly present.
32:27 The composition and point of view of the camera is excellent from inside the tent in the foreground. And you laying in the middle and the two visitors in the background. Very well done in my humble opinion.😀
I thought the same
Such a beautiful place and very well thought out videos, they are amazing . The work is top notch. I see how precise in your build you are, very nice work. Thank you Martijn for the videos you bring us.
Can't wait for the next episode where Autumn will be visible 🍁🍂🦊🎃🏵️
Schön, mal wieder Johannes zu sehen..
All of the hard work is paying off. The interior walls are looking beautiful. Thank you for sharing this wonderful journey.
Thanks for being part of our Sundays. Such amazing progress, the pointing walls does look tedious but will be worth it. Have a great week!
i didnt see Johannes in months and was just thinking where did he go, its good to see em
After all the weeks of this joyful experience...today my focus was on the wonderful light. Oh my heart, Martijn sharing that moon with his friends from the aspect of his special lookout!
Ahhh...the goats and their young kids😊. Brought back many memories of my childhood. Staying at my grandparents home during my summer. I herded sheep and goats. Astride my trusty donkey. I surely miss my grandparents.
Ogni volta che guardo un video rimango sempre più stupita ed attonita dal racconto, dalle immagini, dallo spaziare su un dettaglio o dalla visione dall' alto del panorama, dalla musica che racconta e fa da compendio in modo quasi "celestiale" quel che accade. Una vera mera viglia che nutre lo sguardo, l'anima e lo spirito. Grazie per tutto cio'!
Wow, you have pointing down to a fine science - very quick but very good! The walls are looking great. It's good to see Johannes again - will he be spending the winter on the mountain? You know it's fall when all the herds are going down the mountain....And I'm so pleased the stove is in the process of being installed, and that there is the distinct possibility of you being in the cabin for winter. Well done, Martijn!
As always, Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your magnificent journey and most artistically beautiful filmmaking with us all.
Your Sunday videos are always the perfect finish to my week. I look forward to next Sunday. Be well!
Es ist schon beeindruckend, all die Feinarbeit und Liebe zum Detail mitverfolgen zu dürfen, die Vision, den Respekt und das Hineinwachsen in die unterschiedlichen Fertigkeiten.
so wahr. sehr hochwertige arbeit.
....ich hoffe so sehr, alles gut bleibt für dich. Ein Freund hat sein Projekt in der Toscana aufgegeben wegen mafiöser 😢 Machenschaften. 😢
@@susisgk2189 ihr deutschen widerspricht euch nie , arrogant . sie sagen dass in der toskana eine mafia gibt . Tun sie den ITALIENER einen gefallen, bleiben sie zu hause wir vermissen euch nicht . Die Menschen vergessen nicht was ihrvon 1943 bis 1945 in ITALIEN nazi-schweine gemacht habt
Greetings again from sunny Florida! 👒An amazing journey to be part of this earthy, natural beauty which creates such harmony between us and nature. So much peace and tranquillity you give us all my friend.
Love the opening scene. Do a balance walk on a high beam, crawl across a wobbly board with one end perched on a thin rock ledge, now stand on the narrow ledge, with an electric chisel, from which a cord dangles and plugs into an extension box from which another cord dangles. Now turn on the electric chisel and start chipping away at the ledge you are standing on. Hilarious!
Dear Martijn. I already wrote about this once, but it seems it’s time to remind you about the tent. In the winter, before snowfalls and rains, the tent must be covered with a plastic cover so that water and snow can easily roll off the roof. This will improve your quality of life. I hope you take care of yourself and do this. I wish you health and prosperity.
OR .......... ........He could take it down ....like he said in the film .....!!!!!!!! You weren't paying attention.....were you....!!!?
I think he put a cover over it last winter to catch the snow.
It's nice of you to let the farmers use your land, Martijn. Hopefully, the stone walls of the cabin will deaden the sound of the bells. To me, it would be a living hell to be one of the animals or farmers with that constant clanging. The cabin is looking so amazing. CANT WAIT to see you put the wood floor in!
I would rather listen to cow bells than traffic….
It's great to see how you are teaching Finn how to do stuff.
While disregarding his own advice. Masks are mandatory. Not optional.
Your videos are beautiful, and tranquil amidst your hard work. You are a master at combining, tedious, and sometimes hard labor with beauty and peace. Your meals are always fresh and look delicious and your guests and helpers are always treated to your warm hospitality. I’m happy for you that the pointing is completed and look forward to you getting the cottage ready for the winter.
I love this series of videos. They’re good for my soul. I have been watching one per day and I’m nearly caught up to real time, but that will mean just one per week. That’s certainly not enough! 😊 So, I experimented this morning with watching the very first video again and there are so many things I’ve forgotten. It was still a joy the 2nd time around, so that’s the plan once I am caught up. I feel better, now. 😅
That's my life problem: "I get in the way of myself"! Great work by all, nice seeing the super grass seed you put down being so lush and needing trimming already, and that massive masonry stove being set up inside with all of the fittings ready to be set. Now, about those critters and their bells----you have the patience of Job to not go out of your mind with the incessant "music" driving thoughts and plans out of your mind. Still, it's nice to see them (not hear them) being herded back and forth and to see those wonderful dogs doing their jobs. Yup, a fine way for me to start my week (and a new month) seeing the progress and just thinking of you without the tent in the background boggles my mind. Thank you so much for allowing us to vicariously share in your life.
curious to see if we meet Johannes again in this episode. Has been too long.
I really like Johannes...he's a good friend to Martijn.
Johannes has charm that is very compelling. Always a bright spot when he shows up.
I am curious why the goats and cows each has to have a bell around its neck. That must be deafening to the poor creatures. Is that so the herder can easily locate a lost animal if it strays from the herd and happens to fall off the ravine?
He is hilarious..
@@florencediaz7713to warn off predators like wolves.
I don't know how you do it but your episodes get better and better.
It’s looking so great now. Goats were great but so noisy !. Nice to have a good mate arrive. What a wonderful night view of town lights. You have such a perfect place to live. 😊
How very exciting to see the beginning of your new home finally starting to take shape. 😊 You were blessed with all the recent help, and you really moved things forward. Had to laugh at the traffic jam with the cows and sheep. At least you won't get lonely. ❤
Very laborious and intensive work yet Finn and Tomas were up to speed in no time in helping with the work. It continues to amaze me as to how the people who join you in completing the process are all top notch workmen and ladies. Good luck on a continuous journey with this project in life. That being written, it’s simply meant that you no doubt are already planning future endeavors to fill your time.
The videography on this episode was insane! In the dusk fire roaring, talking with friends, the tent door view with cheese and ales looking onto the mountains, sitting on the cliffside feet hanging over the edge sun rays dappling in, AMAZING!!!!! I hope this project is never complete so I can watch these forever!
Is 1am here in Australia and was just about to go to bed but now I get to watch your progress instead and I am wide awake. 😊❤ Your place is coming along beautifully.
Can only imagine the experience Finn got working with you. So nice to have companions to help out. Love all the progress you've made with the cabin. Roll on Autumn!!
Another amazing episode of work, people support and nature! Besides..”prachtige muziek, Martijn! “ I just love your taste in music as the drone and camera works! What a gorgeous place❣️🇨🇦
Always a pleasure Martijn. Thank you!
I love the sound of the cow and goat bells comming and going. I wouldn't want to hear them all day though.
The deck shot of you and the guys enjoying story, drink, and good food brought warmth to my heart as soon your stove will to you. Take care Martijn.
Good to see Johannes in today's episode. Great cinematography. The night shots over the valley are breathtaking.
I wait until I have everything done to watch these videos. The craftsmanship, the patience is something I need to watch, learn from. The pointing looks so well done. Autumn is still a week away, when the forests show their colours. The stove/fireplace looks great. See you next week. 🇨🇦
Yes, the leaves! The color! The progress on the cabin! The coming episodes are going to be the most wonderful yet.
Have any of you Martijn fans found any other channels even half as good as this? Serious question! I've binge-watched Martijn whilst feeding my newborn the last few weeks and I'm now up to date.. I could do with something else as classy as this. Apart from the stunning filming and clever direction, I particularly love that there is no gratuitous narration explaining "so what I'm doing here..." when it's clear what's going on ..!! I would love your recommendations for other similar channels - or is Martijn truly one of a kind? Thanks all, greetings from Manchester UK.
This is SO exciting! The tuck pointing is completely finished and the cement stove is ready to be installed! Your homestead is looking more beautiful every week, Martijn. It’s just lovely ~ Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us! 🙏💃🏻🥰
These films make me so grateful and emotional. Thank you so much.
Pointing is finish! Yah! Great job. Thank you young men for the extra help., Martjin you must be so excited. So much hard work has gone into your beautiful home. I cant wait to see the masonry stove set up. I love it. Its looks so cosy already. Looking foward to the next episode. Cheers
It's so satisfying to watch the slow progress of the works.
Look forward to every Sunday due to a new video. The fact I've completely almost isolated myself and don't watch much TV anymore and just shake my head over Most that pops up on KZhead or any streaming/orvideo sharing...not much wholesome stuff to watch anymore. Great work coming along on that cabin...keep up the wholesome videos, Martjn. God Bless
Looking really good now Martiijn, your closing in on it , hang in there, it's going to be a great home when it's finished 🏡👍....
Taking time to appreciate all that is good in life... from good friendships & conversation, to good food & drink, good progress & weather... toasting good health. 🙏 Thank you for reminding us what goodness truly is, Martijn.
Beautiful progress...🙏🙏
I'm always amazed at the lengths you go to ,to obtain great footage and brilliant editing as always.
To have such good friends who are also willing helpers, is to be blessed beyond measure. Clearly, it's because you are also a good friend to them. It was a lovely surprise to see your priest friend this time, too. Another beautiful video. Thanks
I, too love, hearing the cow bells.. mmm, and the sweet fellowship of friends. So inviting, with laughter. Thank you Martijn❤
It’s so satisfying looking at your progress I can only imagine how satisfied you must feel. Thanks for taking us on your journey.
It will be so exciting to move into the cabin when it’s done! 😊
The cow bells, id lose my mind. The goat bells, kill me now...😅 ther way the content never disappoints Adam Ashland, NH USA.
I've been trying to find the cabins in google maps for some time now using only the videos and some of his comments regarding the location. Finally found them today and it adds so much context to his everyday routine and actions.
Good morning Martin, wonderful to see Johannes again and the young men you had helping, every step gets you that much closer to the finished dream, the cows and goats are noisy but lovely to see, thankyou for taking us along on this journey with you, every episode is interesting beautiful, love seeing the happy chickens running around.👍
Martijn things are coming together. Next year even more changes. Enjoy your journey!! Thank you!!
I just love how the utility entrance turned out. When you film that arch it always makes me smile.
The door he will build for it will be breathtaking no doubt.
I can feel it Martijn, it’s really coming together. The stove will be such a massive step, and having all that extra man power this week has really helped. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Just want to say, its nice to see those big horns on the goats. Goats use their horns to cool down in hot weather, to itch scratches and for social interaction. Too many people dehorn or "disbud" their baby goats, a cruel practise, because they've been misled into thinking its necessary for the safety of people or other goats. All of my goats have horns (dairy breed), and like this lovely herd in the alps, we don't have issues with safety, and the goats are much happier
You are on such an incredible journey. Thanks for taking us along with you!
God that pointing is laborious so good to have moral support. Oh those beautiful goats and the trusty dogs - high on a hill stood a lonely goat herd. All I could think about was what lovely goat's cheese and milk you could get.
it would be great to get an arts grant to pay everyone in a village to wear a cowbell all the time for 3 months. What a racket and yet better than traffic noise.
Thank you for the immense inspiration you are giving each week!
Thanks for the Video, you got a lot done. The Mountain is changing for winter, looks wildly relaxing.
You sitting along the mountain edge enjoying the calmness in a mindful state was fantastic to see; I felt a zen moment with you.
Great to see Johannes again.
Good job of pointing by all of you! Your episodes are my favorites and I keep them for last. Your calm voice compliments the vastness of the mountains. The trees are starting to turn and I'm looking forward to their Autumn coats. Last year was spectacular!
Love to see your videos, it is a dream. I think many people wishing to live such a life like you. So do I. I wish you all the best and joy and succeeds for your wonderful work !❤
Hi Martijn , i like how your walls look after the work... 🙏⭐
Thanks for having me Martijn. I've soaked up as much as I could from this experience.
Martin is so serious all the time lol
.....secondo me, gli manca un fidanzato o una fidanzata......😅😅
That is the side we see. For all we know he enjoys silly animal videos in the evenings 😂